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    Regional Procurement Director - Hoffman Estates, United States - Sensient Technologies

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    At

    Sensient Technologies , we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

    Does driving change inspire you?

    Sensient is seeking a

    North America Procurement Director


    to drive change and lead a team of category managers that is accountable for all direct materials, indirect goods, service, and third-party manufacturing in North America.

    This best-in-class leader will drive the framing, scoping, execution, and implementation of a newly centralized professional procurement program that optimizes spend, unit economics, and working capital / capital expenditure commitments that propels the business activities across the organization.


    What you'll do:


    Manage and develop a high performing team that will create and drive execution of category management strategies, while fostering creativity to seek non-traditional approaches that have historically "boxed-in" procurement.

    Serve as a change agent and leader of the Sensient North American Procurement team while maintaining a collaborative partnership approach with stakeholders and business leaders.

    Lead the procurement team to deliver appropriate risk management strategies, cost reductions in goods and services, and year-over-year productivity improvements - whilst maintaining or improving vendor quality & service levels.

    Ensure early involvement of Sensient's perspective into global category strategies and ensures regional compliance to category strategies.


    What you'll bring:
    10+ years of procurement experience, including experience in "direct" and "indirect" materials, preferably in the food industry.

    Procurement team management, with a strong history of motivating and developing teams and building high-performing organizations through people, processes and culture.

    Change management, with a strong background of successfully driving large change across a matrixed organization, gaining consensus among stakeholders, and transforming to an improved state.

    Meaningful experience in driving innovative procurement strategies that are creative, non-traditional and impactful, leading to strong positive financial impacts.


    What you'll get:


    An opportunity to make an impact and a difference You will lead the transformation and be a main member of the founding centralized procurement team.

    An ability to drive change and collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.
    An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.
    A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond


    About Sensient:
    Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts.

    Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals.

    The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the word's best-known brands.


    About Sensient:

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    Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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